Now the state wants to become a hacker – Muzayen Al-Youssef June 19, 2023 by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief 2023-06-19 16:28:09 When Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, head of the Directorate for State Security and Intelligence (DSN), appeared before the media on Sunday to announce that a possible attack on the Rainbow Parade had been thwarted, he took advantage of the moment to challenge an old, controversial demand boil up once more: He wants more ways to technically monitor suspects. The DSN would like to be able to access encrypted communication such as Whatsapp or Signal, they want to listen to microphones and read location data. 1687192913 #state #hacker #Muzayen #AlYoussef Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Prize-winning journalist with over 20 years of international news experience. Alexandra leads the editorial team, ensuring every story meets the highest standards of accuracy and journalistic integrity.